Street: England Women have squad depth to cope with Italy

England Women's head coach Gary Street has made 11 changes to his side for their final 2014 Women's Six Nations clash against Italy on Sunday but he insists they have the squad depth to cope.

The Triple Crown champions will be looking to secure their fourth win of the Women's Six Nations but an opening Championship defeat to France may come back to haunt England.

The Red Rose now have to hope Ireland can defeat France on Friday night to keep alive their hopes of regaining the Six Nations crown.

But to have any chance they have to down Italy and Street has only retained wing Katherine Merchant, prop Rochelle Clark, lock Tamara Taylor and flanker Maggie Alphonsi from Friday's 35-3 win over Wales.

"Having such depth of quality players in our squad does make it a challenge to keep consistency but as this is our last game before the World Cup we have got to give players game time," said Street.

"We have not weakened the squad at all but given it a fresh boost before our last game of the Six Nations.

"It's great to have a fully fit Danielle Waterman back in the squad who I hope can add something different to the team, while Natasha Brennan very much impressed on her debut last week and it is vital we see more of her.

"Katy Mclean has been outstanding as captain and at fly half this season but we have a very able back-up in Ceri Large at 10, who also needs to get some more game time under her belt."

The story of the third round of the Women's Six Nations included one close and cagey encounter - as Ireland edged world champions England - and two decisive victories, with France putting Wales to the sword and Italy outclassing Scotland.